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Costco Increases Its Minimum Wage To $16 An Hour—There Is An Alarming Downside That Needs To Be Discussed This is a big move, given that Costco has about 180,000 employees in the United States—roughly 90% of them work hourly—and the company is one of the nation's largest retailers—right behind WalMart.
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Advisory Panel Unanimously Recommends FDA Authorize Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine (Reuters) - A panel of expert advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in favor of authorizing Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, bringing it an important step closer to a U.S. rollout. The FDA is likely ...
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Can Biden's Plan Fix Social Security? Assuming that you received $1 million in earned income in 2021—paid out as a salary in regular installments—thanks to the cap you'd be able to close the book on Social Security contributions around midday on February 24, 2021.
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Delta passenger hit flight attendant after mask dispute, faces $27500 fine, FAA says A Delta Air Lines passenger is facing a $27,500 fine for allegedly striking a flight attendant in the face in October. The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday announced the proposed civil penalty for an unnamed passenger traveling on a flight from Miami ...
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Fire at Shaquille O'Neal's Krispy Kreme Store in Atlanta Ruled an Arson The store is an Atlanta landmark that gained notoriety in April 1968 when it donated 150 dozen donuts to churches looking to feed mourners who came to the city for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral, per Amiker.
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TREASURIES-US yields soften after vaulting to one-year highs; sentiment wary (Updates with market activity, comment on 3-month bills, bank rates) By Ross Kerber and Saikat Chatterjee Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields subsided in cautious trading on Friday as investors repositioned, but growth concerns weighed on sentiment as ...
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Why Switchback Energy Acquisition Stock Dropped Today Image source: Getty Images. So what. That decline probably shouldn't surprise investors. After all, when Switchback first announced its target back in September, its stock was trading for just ...
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Nissan says makes breakthrough with engine in reducing CO2 emissions TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co said on Friday it has reached a breakthrough in achieving a 50% thermal efficiency with its in-development e-POWER hybrid technology, which could lead to a further reduction of car CO2 emissions. Slideshow ( 2 images ).
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Boeing 777 Makes an Emergency Landing in Moscow After Engine Warning Pilots diverted to an airport in Moscow after an indicator warned of a possible engine failure on the airplane, a week after engines failed on two other Boeing jets.
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Bitcoin at $50000: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) is becoming more mainstream as fintech companies and investing firms adopt the cryptocurrency; But some investors believe Bitcoin is too volatile and remain skeptical that it's a viable investing avenue; It's still not clear if Bitcoin ...
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Why Fisker Stock Popped 32.5% on Friday Shares of electric vehicle (EV) upstart Fisker (NYSE:FSR) jumped as much as 35.6% on Friday after the company announced its fourth-quarter 2020 financial results. The stock ended the session with a 32.5% gain.
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Rocket Is Riding the Pandemic-Induced Surge in Home Buying Rocket Cos., benefiting from a surge in home buying, turned in higher-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and said it would pay a $1.11 special dividend. Shares of the consumer lender jumped 13% on Friday, compared with the 0.5% gain in the S&P 500.
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Why DraftKings Stock Popped Today The sports betting leader ramped up its growth projections for the year ahead. · What happened · So what · Now what · Motley Fool Returns · Stocks · Related Articles.
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Italy's Leonardo to list DRS subsidiary on New York Stock Exchange In a statement Friday, the firm said it had filed for a "proposed initial public offering of a minority stake of its common shares" with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and expects the process to be completed by the end of March.
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The head of Canada's largest pension fund steps down after traveling to the UAE to get vaccinated. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced in a news release on Friday that it had accepted the resignation of its chief executive, Mark Machin, who had "decided to travel personally to the United Arab Emirates where he arranged to be vaccinated ...
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Walmart targets COVID-19 vaccine events at medically underserved areas Over the next few weeks, Walmart plans to hold COVID-19 vaccination events at 43 locations in 18 states, particularly in communities with limited access to health care services. Walmart said on Thursday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Racial slurs fly, fight breaks out on American Airlines flight, plane diverts to Phoenix Kelly Pichardo became upset and allegedly spit at the male passenger who had asked her to stop using that language," Sgt. Mercedes Fortune, a Phoenix police spokesperson, said in an emailed statement.
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Can the Arts Recover? (Podcast) New York City's museums, sports arenas and entertainment venues are slowly coming back to life. But the sector has contracted dramatically under the pressure of the global pandemic. Jobs in arts, entertainment and recreation fell the most of all the city's ...
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Apple store at MacArthur Center to permanently close The spokesperson did not provide a reason for the store closure or a closing date, but he said that everyone employed at that location will be offered other jobs within Apple. There is one other Apple store ...
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United Center to serve as mass vaccination site After the launch on March 10, registration will continue to be open for all Illinoisans eligible in the state's Phase 1B+. "The new United Center mass vaccination site is a game changer for Chicago and the ...
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Newport News Shipbuilding lays off 300+ workers, demotes 100 managers "This is the first workforce reduction we've experienced in five years and comes after a thorough assessment of our business," she wrote. "This decision, along with the demotion of an additional 119 managers, more evenly distributes management spans and ...
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Whitmer extends Michigan's liquor license renewals from April 30 to July 30 On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a three-month extension for liquor licensees to renew their 2021 licenses. Credit ...
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Del's Frozen Lemonade will open in Arlington this spring Paul Piatelli Jr., president of Del's Lemonade Boston, told Boston.com that they might also sell granola bars and bottled water, due to the store's close proximity to the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. Although Del's ...
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New Victoria's Secret CEO promises 'significant change' for the brand Victoria's Secret will become "broadly inclusive" of customers and body types, its new leader says. The brand will make "significant change" in its presentation, Martin Waters said on an investor call Thursday, his first public comments since being named CEO ...
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Water rates going up for Pennsylvania American customers in 11 Berks municipalities Pennsylvania American operates two water systems in Berks County: Penn, which serves Sinking Spring and Wyomissing and Cumru, Lower Heidelberg, South Heidelberg and Spring townships; and Glen Alsace, which serves Mount Penn and St. Lawrence ...
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Lockheed Martin to shutter Middle River manufacturing plant Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to close its manufacturing plant in Middle River, impacting 465 employees in Baltimore County. The Bethesda-based defense giant will "consolidate" operations in its rotary and missions systems business to "better align ...
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Texas woman wins $302K jackpot at Las Vegas airport while waiting for flight "Oh my God," she exclaims, clapping her hands, yelling that she had just won $300,000. Check out this BIG win video from the B Gates today!
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ECDOH: 14.3% of Erie County residents have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine "The NYSDOH Vaccine Tracker data through February 25 reports that the Western New York region administered 92% of received vaccine doses through county, state, nursing home, hospital, pharmacy, and community sites. Through ...
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Watch Live: 'Who Is At Fault?' Investigation Into Texas Blackout Begins Watch Live: 'Who Is At Fault?' Investigation Into Texas Blackout Begins. President Joe Biden is set to fly to Texas on Friday, in what will be his first visit to a major disaster site ...
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62 patients at Mankato's Riverfront Hy-Vee location received diluted COVID-19 vaccinations The error happened at the Mankato Riverfront location. Two pharmacy staff members used vaccines mixed with a sterile water injection diluent – which is commonly used to dilute injections – rather than the saline diluent provided by Pfizer.
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Zillow to start making offers on Twin Cities homes based off its 'Zestimates' The online property search giant says it's standing by its Zestimate tool, claiming it provides a reliable valuation of properties despite criticisms from users that it overestimates the values of homes. It is pairing Zestimate with its ...
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Man charged with robbing postal workers in Philadelphia The kidnapping charge stems from the February incident, when authorities allege Chandler forced the postal worker at gunpoint to drive him for several blocks in her mail truck before stealing packages. The charges carry a maximum sentence ...
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Cooper Tire Recalls 430000 Light Truck Tires Shares of the Findlay, Ohio were off slightly to $56.12 at last check. Cooper Tire said there have been no deaths or injury claims, nor property damage, due to the problem. The recall ...
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Louisville residents 60+ opening in March As the state moves into Phase 1C, local hospitals are putting a priority on getting Louisville residents 60 and older vaccinated.
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Florida Adds 5922 New COVID-19 Cases Friday, as State Reports Over 140 More Deaths The positivity rate for new cases in the state was 5.18% in Friday's department of health coronavirus report. Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago. Pause. 4:38. Race to Vaccinate South Florida. Replay. Up Next. Kyrie Irving Wants NBA to Change ...
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As bond yields rise, Jim Cramer shrugs off inflation fears roiling stocks "The bond market sees the economy getting ready to reopen … and it figures the last thing we need is more stimulus," CNBC's Jim Cramer said. · "To these bond investors … that's like throwing gasoline on the Kingsfords.
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Voting begins in second "Makers Madness" contest to name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois Mattoon: Pedigree Dog Food, Mars Petcare; Paris: Ford Bronco Headlight (2-door and 4-door model), North American Lighting; Shelbyville: Supercharger, IHI Turbo.
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Officers responding to barricaded suspect situation near Powers Blvd and N Carefree Circle Around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, CSPD tweeted the following streets are blocked off: Rio Vista Drive from Stoney Pass to S. Buckskin Pass Dr; Hermit Pass Dr at Gunshot Pass Dr.
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National Restaurant Association Show Canceled for 2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Illinois has placed an order in effect until early June limiting gatherings to no more than 50 people. Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show on Friday announced the cancellation of the 2021 ...
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Birkenstock sold to group backed by Europe's richest man "In L Catterton and Financière Agache we have found not just shareholders, but also partners for achieving our global growth ambitions," said CEO Oliver Reichert, who is one of the company's first leaders to come from outside the Birkenstock family.
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Employer cash incentives to double to £3000 for adult apprentices The cash bonus scheme for hiring apprentices aged 25 and over is set to double to £3,000 and will be extended by six months. Financial incentives were first introduced by Rishi Sunak in August and currently offer firms £2,000 to take on apprentices aged 16 ...
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Etsy Earnings Show Shoppers Are Buying More Than Masks Etsy offered stronger-than-expected results when its earnings went public just after the market closed Thursday (Feb. 25) with earnings and revenue both clocking in well above analyst expectations. Etsy CEO Josh Silverman noted in a call with analysts that ...
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The 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Starts at Just Under $100K Now, the company has announced just how much change it'll cost you to get into its eight-cylindered 4x4. When the Defender V8 goes on sale in the U.S. this summer, the two-door 90 version will start at $98,550 while the four-door 110 version will cost ...
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US to maintain Trump decree aimed at limiting China tech deals The Biden administration plans to maintain new rules that were introduced by former President Trump take effect despite US business objections, according to the Wall Street Journal this evening. The rules focus on technology mergers and acquisitions.
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US drops key obstacle to global digital tax: Treasury The US shift -- part of a broader repositioning by President Joe Biden from the "America First" agenda of former President Donald Trump -- prompted immediate praise from Germany and France, which said a deal was now "within reach" following the US pivot.
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Have a case of a COVID variant? No one is going to tell you COVID-19 infections from variant strains are quickly spreading across the U.S., but there's one big problem: Lab officials say they can't tell patients or their doctors whether someone has been infected by a variant.
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